For this comparison test, we were looking at 3-row, midsize, non-luxury SUVs. For many of our comparisons we test a subset of vehicles comprised of top sellers and new or updated entries. To that end, we would have loved to include the updated Ford Explorer, but it wasn't available at the time of our test. Thanks guys!
+Kristofer Christensen Actually Ford has two mid size three row suv/cuv: The Flex and Explorer are the midsize, The Expedition is considered full size.
The Highlander is the best out of the group! It's comfy, looks good, spacious, and even fun to drive! The 3rd can also accommodate adults nicely with the proper seating settings! Buying a Highlander was the best decision ever! To be honest the Pilot looks like a bloated CR-V on stilts in my opinion, but then again to each his own.
I tested the Highlander...and the rest of these before I bought the loaded Santa Fe. The problem with the Highlander is it still looks like an SUV instead of a sporty CUV, which is the future. It's grill is ridiculous, and it has a holder thing running along the dash from one end to the other, perfect for stuff to roll around in and drive you nuts.
My parents have a 2014 Santa Fe Sport Limited, I agree the front seats aren't the most comfortable, but I love everything else about it, especially the 2.0 litre turbo engine, it's quick.
1st: Pilot or Explorer 2nd: Highlander 3rd: Nissan Pathfinder 4th: Dodge Durango 5th: KIA Sorento 6th: Hyundai Santa Fe That would be my list. The new Explorer and Pilot are super attractive. If I had the $, I'd buy both.
Dennis Xu My explorer says thank you lol people have actually complimenting me one it a few times no joke and I didn't even buy a luxurious variant mines the base well technically it's my parents wanted a reliable and attractive car with decent saftey,practicality and efficiency for around 30k just because they don't like spending a lot on cars well I would say the explorer is all of that and more.
+Joel Gulley I'm surprised that the Ford Flex is considered a full size. I thought the Flex and the Explorer were the mid size and the Expedition is the full size.
+Cyberslug1 The Edge doesn't compete with the vehicles in this video; it competes with the Nissan Murano, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, soon to be discontinued Toyota Venza etc.
I'm torn between getting the Kia Sorento LX or EX V6 (3 row); Hyundai Santa Fe (3 row) or Toyota Highlander. I won't rule out the two row ones (Ford Edge; Hyundai Santa Fe Sport-T; or the Kia Sorento EX)
Let's see where we are next year for the 2016-2017 Midsize SUV Comparison Test when the newly redesigned Mazda CX-9 and the new Volkswagen Atlas arrive for the 2017 Model year. As far as KBB, I have a noticed a "lack" of American vehicles in this class, In defense The Traverse, Enclave, Acadia, and the Dodge Durango are considered "Full Size" The new 2016 Ford Explorer just recently came out. I'm surprised the KBB didn't also include the Dodge Journey and the "other" Ford vehicle that fits this category the Ford Flex. They are also 3 row Midsize SUV/Crossover.
We're planning to trade in a 2008 Mercedes-Benz GLK-450 4-Matic for either a Lexus NX 200t, Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring, or a Volvo XC-60 T5 in 2 years. If you own or test-drove one of these cars, please advise.
Hey Zar! The best choice depends on what you're looking for in an SUV. The right choice for you might not be the right choice for another person. You can see a breakdown of all the stats with our comparison tool here: www.kbb.com/compare-cars/ Hope that helps!
Is this part one of a three part series. Next up Domestics and then finally Europeans. Oh, I forgot about part four. Round up the three top picks from each group and have them go head to head. ;)
My brother bought a 2015 highlander limited, and that thing is like a Lexus! But I wanted to see the American offerings and how they stack up, especially the new explorer.
Mid size should have been Edge, Murano, grand Cherokee, Santa Fe sport and maybe Equinox. Then do a separate 3 row test with explorer, traverse, Durango and all the ones in this video.
+WuWei Xu The Ford Flex is also considered Midsize. Also Nissan still has the X-Terra which is also Midsize. Toyota also has three midsize SUV/CUV's: Venza and 4-Runner (two row) and the Highlander.
+TheMichaelRN Midsize SUV/CUV have two categories. two row and three row. The two row: Edge, Murano, Santa Fe Sport, Sorento. The three row: Highlander, Pilot, Santa Fe, Sorento LX or EX V6, Explorer. Nissan and Ford have three vehicles each that are considered Midsize: Nissan has the Murano and X-Terra (2 row) and the Pathfinder (3 row); Ford has the Edge (two row) and the Explorer and Flex (3 row)
The Pilot & Highlander gets my nod for reliability, solid powertrains, tasteful & functional interior arrangements. I ding the Santa Fe for its age (arguably the oldest in Hyundai's stables) and the Pathfinder for questionable reliability, similar to that of the not-included Ford Explorer.
+Kendall Jackson the durango is better than the traverse and explorer, there is a comparison on autoguide and the durango finished 2nd above the highlander
The Ford Explorer is the BEST SELLER and the BEST LOOKER and quality is amazing these days!!! It not only should have been in this video it should have won!
I don't know why considering how every reviewer who drives it, raves about it. I've driven the Highlander Limited Platinum and it's just about the nicest non-luxury vehicle I've ever had the pleasure of being in.
Well I wouldn't say "saved" from buying a minivan. The Honda Odyssey, a minivan, costs about $1,000 less in base form than the Honda Pilot, a mid-size SUV. Though in higher trims, the Odyssey is more expensive.
Smells like the Highlander won this comparison. Surprised to hear it has more total cargo room than the Pilot. You'd think Honda would make sure to beat the older Toyota there
Freedom nice my explorer is a 2017 went with the non turbo option for longevity what version is your's? I laugh when people insult fords tell them my grandfather designed aircraft engines throughout his career at Boeing and he even engineered the engines for arguably the most influential commercial aircraft of all time the Boeing 747,my point is he understands quality engineering more than just about any consumer and guess what he drives lol? A 2004 ford explorer actually had one of those Jurassic park era explorers up until 2010 ish was running no issues when it got totaled.
Dennis Xu Exactly own a 2017 explorer yes it's basically brand new so you wouldn't expect any issues but by the time my friends pathfinder was my explorers age roughly 10 months the cvt started acting up 2 yrs later it went out completely had it replaced 7 months ago now it's having issues again,the pilot also sucks especially with than 9 speed auto serously what was honda thinking going with the same supplier as fca? Honestly as long as you avoid the DC transmission in the Fiesta and focus you'll be fine most fords aside from those two have improved so much in terms of reliability it's not even funny.
all of these are made by Americans, just not American owned companies. Kia/Hyundai in Georgia, Honda in Alabama, Nissan in Tennessee, and Toyota in Indiana
Out of all five vehicles I will choose Santa Fe over all of those options! Clearly KBB was trying to sell Highlander, who knows maybe it was Toyota's commercial under KBB name?!!! Highlander simply has nothing special to be on top of all!!! I've test drove all of these vehicles (besides new generation Pilot) and I can assure that Highlander and Pathfinder would be last 2 vehicles on my list to choose. Santa Fe surly has lot more advantages than others (huge panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, heated second row seats, heated and cooled front two seats, memory seat for a driver, smart lift gate, climate control for third row seats, engine has more horsepower than any of its competitors, Infinity sound system with 12 speakers which isn't offered by other its low class competitors, towing capacity is 5000 lbs. and etc). Anyways, I found this video to be very obviously one sided in favor to Toyota. KBB when you do reviews next time please do it fairly and complete in details, so people can make correct decisions or don't make videos at all like this!!!!
+Daniel Sobirov Just about all the features you listed are also available on the others. So that's an odd argument. The Santa Fe has the cheapest most dated interior. The 3 best vehicles here are the Highlander, Sorento, and Pilot.
Megan Toms oh yes, but the durango is classified as full size suv but still compared to these suvs i guess this video is biased and im sure if they put the durango on this comparison it will blow its doors. best looking, best infotainment system, more space i believe,great towing capacity and also has a v8 fire power. the new explorer will do great
Kyle Justin I agree with you 100% the Durango is a full size but if it was midsize it would be one of the best if not the best in the category and the brand new Explorer would probably do awesome as well
I'm looking for a non luxury, excellent manufactured vehicle that performs, be used as a camper and lasts. All the computerized electrical Gizmo's break, needs a tech to fix and added expense. PEOPLE cannot afford maintenance
Out of this group a '16 Pilot EX-L is your best bet. Avoid that POS 9 speed. Be aware Pathfinders are NOT RELIABLE. Ugly front clip but you will like the interior. A lease makes sense but don't buy one.
+Khemistry 3rd row headroom sucks. You sit on the seats, not in them. It does look good inside and out. Dump Entune and offer Apple CarPlay & Android Auto. The engine could use Cylinder Deactivation to bump up those MPG numbers. Now a Pilot with a 9 speed would be one of the worst choices.
Have you ever owned a Pathfinder? I have a 2003 LE model and there hasn't been a single problem since. My friend had a 2006 Honda Pilot and it clunked out on him in 2013. Pathfinder's are very capable and reliable vehicles and I believe that they're more durable than Highlander's of Pilot's.
+ssjMaximum22Goku The current Pathfinder with it's CVT issues is nothing like a 2003. I leased a 2012 Pilot, the only issues were a squeaky 2nd row, USB port wasn't connected in the center console and a TPMS warning which was due to excess moisture in the tire so I just filled it with nitrogen.
cars are so fucking cheap in USA. KIA Sorento starts at 26 000 bucks. Here in Finalnd base model is 42 990 euros. Almost double. SAD!!!! But anyway. great videos, keep going
Not an entirely honest comparison and lack of other SUVs: 1) The Highlander is very outdated just like the Pathfinder. 2) Not to mention, Highlander has worse 3rd row seating than Sorento. 3) Pilot, Santa Fe XL, and Sorento received great results since their refresh. This was a misleading comparison and I can't help but question KBB's motives on this one. Very different than their usual reliable videos.
Non american cars are little cheaper than American-European cars. Afterall u got pay alot down the road.Keep in mind .Because u dont own anything. It can easily tow away by City official. Lol
Do a full size, non-luxury, SUVs comparison please!
For this comparison test, we were looking at 3-row, midsize, non-luxury SUVs. For many of our comparisons we test a subset of vehicles comprised of top sellers and new or updated entries. To that end, we would have loved to include the updated Ford Explorer, but it wasn't available at the time of our test. Thanks guys!
+Kelley Blue Book What about the Dodge Journey and Ford Flex. They should have been included also?
look up malaysian car market and be surprised on how different cars are ^ _ ^
U should have included Chevy traverse
No domestic cars were in this comparison... Ford alone has three in this class
+Kristofer Christensen Actually Ford has two mid size three row suv/cuv: The Flex and Explorer are the midsize, The Expedition is considered full size.
The Highlander is the best out of the group! It's comfy, looks good, spacious, and even fun to drive! The 3rd can also accommodate adults nicely with the proper seating settings! Buying a Highlander was the best decision ever! To be honest the Pilot looks like a bloated CR-V on stilts in my opinion, but then again to each his own.
plpp
Biased much?
I tested the Highlander...and the rest of these before I bought the loaded Santa Fe. The problem with the Highlander is it still looks like an SUV instead of a sporty CUV, which is the future. It's grill is ridiculous, and it has a holder thing running along the dash from one end to the other, perfect for stuff to roll around in and drive you nuts.
I've been waiting for this!!
My parents have a 2014 Santa Fe Sport Limited, I agree the front seats aren't the most comfortable, but I love everything else about it, especially the 2.0 litre turbo engine, it's quick.
I was surely expecting the Explorer and Grand Cherokee to be up there, since the two sell so well.
They don't have 3 rows, therefore not eligible for this video.
+GoosedOff&Friends explorer does have 3 rows
+TJBellamy99 Durango!
+GooseMeister Only the Explorer Sport has but 2 rows...and cost an extra 6K. All the 'regular' Explorers have 3 rows.
1st: Pilot or Explorer
2nd: Highlander
3rd: Nissan Pathfinder
4th: Dodge Durango
5th: KIA Sorento
6th: Hyundai Santa Fe
That would be my list. The new Explorer and Pilot are super attractive. If I had the $, I'd buy both.
Dennis Xu My explorer says thank you lol people have actually complimenting me one it a few times no joke and I didn't even buy a luxurious variant mines the base well technically it's my parents wanted a reliable and attractive car with decent saftey,practicality and efficiency for around 30k just because they don't like spending a lot on cars well I would say the explorer is all of that and more.
No Nissan phathfinder 1st
The Ford Flex should have been added to this comparison. It is also a great choice in the crossover class and it is a good deal
+Joel Gulley I'm surprised that the Ford Flex is considered a full size. I thought the Flex and the Explorer were the mid size and the Expedition is the full size.
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m is
Isn’t the Flex a pointless gas guzzler? Better off with a Tahoe or Expedition.
What about the explorer
Which one has the highest ground clearance?
Test The Ford Edge!! I fell in love with this SUV when I drove it and I want to know how it stacks up.
+Cyberslug1 The Edge doesn't compete with the vehicles in this video; it competes with the Nissan Murano, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, soon to be discontinued Toyota Venza etc.
I'm torn between getting the Kia Sorento LX or EX V6 (3 row); Hyundai Santa Fe (3 row) or Toyota Highlander. I won't rule out the two row ones (Ford Edge; Hyundai Santa Fe Sport-T; or the Kia Sorento EX)
Let's see where we are next year for the 2016-2017 Midsize SUV Comparison Test when the newly redesigned Mazda CX-9 and the new Volkswagen Atlas arrive for the 2017 Model year. As far as KBB, I have a noticed a "lack" of American vehicles in this class, In defense The Traverse, Enclave, Acadia, and the Dodge Durango are considered "Full Size" The new 2016 Ford Explorer just recently came out. I'm surprised the KBB didn't also include the Dodge Journey and the "other" Ford vehicle that fits this category the Ford Flex. They are also 3 row Midsize SUV/Crossover.
Mazda only offers a 4 cyl...it's out.
We're planning to trade in a 2008 Mercedes-Benz GLK-450 4-Matic for either a Lexus NX 200t, Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring, or a Volvo XC-60 T5 in 2 years. If you own or test-drove one of these cars, please advise.
I've been wanting a Traverse for a few years now, but I really like the look of the new Pilot....
I had the Rav4 since '77, lov'ed it. Hated the '89 Santa Fe I had, always broke down
Sr ER that’s impossible
Santa Fe came out in 2001 I’m pretty sure and I’m pretty sure RAV4 came out in 1996 or 1997
N. 1 Honda Pilot
no MDX or Explorer? and also is the Mazda CX-9 considered as a mid size SUV?
The MDX is a 3 row luxury SUV. The Explorer should be here!
Could you guys please tell me which will be the best choice of the 5 SUVs?
Hey Zar! The best choice depends on what you're looking for in an SUV. The right choice for you might not be the right choice for another person. You can see a breakdown of all the stats with our comparison tool here: www.kbb.com/compare-cars/
Hope that helps!
thank you
These are the ones I have the pilot and sorento.but tthese
Are the ones you should've put in this video sorento grand Cherokee MDX Pilo Santa Fe and
ok ok but for you which one is better ???
Kia sorento compared ford edge and toyota venza ?
gmc acadia, chevy traverse??
Is this part one of a three part series. Next up Domestics and then finally Europeans. Oh, I forgot about part four. Round up the three top picks from each group and have them go head to head. ;)
My brother bought a 2015 highlander limited, and that thing is like a Lexus! But I wanted to see the American offerings and how they stack up, especially the new explorer.
+Maximiliano Luera Explorer has been the top seller in this segment for a number of years. It would have done well.
these are all made in America if that counts
assembled*
So you guys don't include the explorer. Which is the best selling 3 row SUV....
+DevPack If I were ranking them. 1) Kia Sorento LX V6 or EX V6 (3 row); Hyundai Santa Fe; Toyota Highlander; Nissan Pathfinder
+Charles allen jr In terms of reliability
1. Toyota Highlander 2. Kia Sorento /Hyundai Santa Fe 3. Nissan Pathfinder
what about the transmission on the pathfinder?
It's a CVT
The title should be 2015-2016 asian midsize suv..
Mid size should have been Edge, Murano, grand Cherokee, Santa Fe sport and maybe Equinox. Then do a separate 3 row test with explorer, traverse, Durango and all the ones in this video.
+Chuck Badics It's weird. The Edge and Explorer are both classified as mid-sized crossovers. Same goes for the Murano and Pathfinder.
+WuWei Xu understood, but i don't think they are cross-shopped that way. i would never purchasing a car with 2 rows to haul the family.
+WuWei Xu The Ford Flex is also considered Midsize. Also Nissan still has the X-Terra which is also Midsize. Toyota also has three midsize SUV/CUV's: Venza and 4-Runner (two row) and the Highlander.
+Chuck Badics Exactly, couldn't agree more
if these are midsize, what are the edge and murano then?
+TheMichaelRN Midsize SUV/CUV have two categories. two row and three row. The two row: Edge, Murano, Santa Fe Sport, Sorento. The three row: Highlander, Pilot, Santa Fe, Sorento LX or EX V6, Explorer. Nissan and Ford have three vehicles each that are considered Midsize: Nissan has the Murano and X-Terra (2 row) and the Pathfinder (3 row); Ford has the Edge (two row) and the Explorer and Flex (3 row)
TheMichaelRN crossovers
How come no Forester?
peace out guys. Its still a new KBB video.
With all the Asian flooding will we be able to get parts?
whats with bmw x3 audi q5 mercedes glc and range rover evoque?
x3 and q5 are not in mid-size segment and they are in luxury segment also
thankyou for leaving out the money pits (Ford's n traverse, jeeps). Just bc people buy them for the looks doesn't mean it's a smart buy.
The Pilot & Highlander gets my nod for reliability, solid powertrains, tasteful & functional interior arrangements. I ding the Santa Fe for its age (arguably the oldest in Hyundai's stables) and the Pathfinder for questionable reliability, similar to that of the not-included Ford Explorer.
Mazda CX-9?
location looks familiar fast n furious 7..?
I will go for either Honda Pilot or highlander, from my personal experience
FORD EXPLORER!?
Why not a better selection of vehicles? Explorer, MDX, grand Cherokee, Durango, etc.
Ikr I like the Durango and wanted to see how I stacks up against the explorer and traverse
+Kendall Jackson the durango is better than the traverse and explorer, there is a comparison on autoguide and the durango finished 2nd above the highlander
+Megan Toms The highlander and the pilot would have still been the top two.
+MrLalasd if that's how you feel.
+Megan Toms The Durango is full-size and the Acura MDX is a Honda Pilot underneath
The Ford Explorer is the BEST SELLER and the BEST LOOKER and quality is amazing these days!!! It not only should have been in this video it should have won!
SummerWest VEVO your so wrong is the highlander
Never thought the highlander was so good
I don't know why considering how every reviewer who drives it, raves about it. I've driven the Highlander Limited Platinum and it's just about the nicest non-luxury vehicle I've ever had the pleasure of being in.
Toyota Highlander
Agreed. Smooth and reliability very important.
If you're thinking about buying a Pilot, I recommend you watch the crash tests. Thank me later.
the new Pilot gets great crash test ratings, the old one not so much
Well I wouldn't say "saved" from buying a minivan. The Honda Odyssey, a minivan, costs about $1,000 less in base form than the Honda Pilot, a mid-size SUV. Though in higher trims, the Odyssey is more expensive.
Korea car is very good
I love my Pathfinder.
where is Grand Cherokee?
It doesn’t have a 3rd row
Hey sir
Santa Fe looks like a sporty SUV...a CUV. A cross between an SUV and sport sedan. Class.
The other SUV's look like...SUV's.
The Ford Explorer is missing.
im moving to l.a this week :D
We don't care
Dame fine i was just sharing
+Max TheBoard Sharing on a car comparison video? You must be desperate for attention.
Max TheBoard And you like your own comments? Sad.
(St. Goose) its nots sad its blue
Pathfinder the winner for me!
Smells like the Highlander won this comparison. Surprised to hear it has more total cargo room than the Pilot. You'd think Honda would make sure to beat the older Toyota there
Yeah, but the third row in the Toyota is horrible compared to the Pilot.
All Asian brands...
All the best brands*
Highlander and Santa Fe look the best.
maybe Subaru the new Subaru outback should be also included to this category
It's in a different segment. And it doesn't have a third row.
Ford Explorer??
Jonathan Lopez the Highlander is real shit lol we LOVE our Explorer whether you dumbasses like it or not Its RELIABLE and has AMAZING qualitt
Freedom nice my explorer is a 2017 went with the non turbo option for longevity what version is your's? I laugh when people insult fords tell them my grandfather designed aircraft engines throughout his career at Boeing and he even engineered the engines for arguably the most influential commercial aircraft of all time the Boeing 747,my point is he understands quality engineering more than just about any consumer and guess what he drives lol? A 2004 ford explorer actually had one of those Jurassic park era explorers up until 2010 ish was running no issues when it got totaled.
where is Mazda CX-9? it really should be compared with these 7 seaters SUVs...
And the traverse? Where are they?? lol
Mazda CX9...???
Still can't imagine they don't make this vehicle with a V6 option
it is a V6
The Signature model (which I think is the top trim) doesn't have a V6. It has a turbo 4 with 227 HP.
ppl doesn't know what Midsize SUV mean but they come to comment . this comparison its not in luxury segment.
nissan looks so luxurious
If Explorer wasn't available, u should have postponed the test. Everybody knows its the best midsize suv in America.
+raghu ch They're lacking all of the American mid-size SUVs. I'm surprised.
+WuWei Xu Because American cars are worse than Japanese cars
Matho Ojullu Maybe in the 80s, but not in the present.
Dennis Xu Exactly own a 2017 explorer yes it's basically brand new so you wouldn't expect any issues but by the time my friends pathfinder was my explorers age roughly 10 months the cvt started acting up 2 yrs later it went out completely had it replaced 7 months ago now it's having issues again,the pilot also sucks especially with than 9 speed auto serously what was honda thinking going with the same supplier as fca? Honestly as long as you avoid the DC transmission in the Fiesta and focus you'll be fine most fords aside from those two have improved so much in terms of reliability it's not even funny.
+Dennis Xu - No they are not. The Honda, Nissan and Toyota is made in America. Fords are Mexican. Hyundai are Korean (south not north).
Do a Porsche 911 Turbo
I would trade my pilot for a highlander
where dat sUUUUUUUbaru at tho
agreed with ms. toms. also...don't the americans make 'mid-size suvs'?
+David Roth They do, but KBB decided not to include any of them.
all of these are made by Americans, just not American owned companies. Kia/Hyundai in Georgia, Honda in Alabama, Nissan in Tennessee, and Toyota in Indiana
wow very disappointed with this video there was American midsized cross over suvs there at all what ashame
Out of all five vehicles I will choose Santa Fe over all of those options! Clearly KBB was trying to sell Highlander, who knows maybe it was Toyota's commercial under KBB name?!!! Highlander simply has nothing special to be on top of all!!! I've test drove all of these vehicles (besides new generation Pilot) and I can assure that Highlander and Pathfinder would be last 2 vehicles on my list to choose. Santa Fe surly has lot more advantages than others (huge panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, heated second row seats, heated and cooled front two seats, memory seat for a driver, smart lift gate, climate control for third row seats, engine has more horsepower than any of its competitors, Infinity sound system with 12 speakers which isn't offered by other its low class competitors, towing capacity is 5000 lbs. and etc). Anyways, I found this video to be very obviously one sided in favor to Toyota. KBB when you do reviews next time please do it fairly and complete in details, so people can make correct decisions or don't make videos at all like this!!!!
+Daniel Sobirov
Just about all the features you listed are also available on the others. So that's an odd argument. The Santa Fe has the cheapest most dated interior. The 3 best vehicles here are the Highlander, Sorento, and Pilot.
Durango?….really? why? it will probably tow all of the other SUV'S IN THAT "TEST" it looks better too….
No Traverse, Explorer, Durango?? Bias as always
+Bill Dingo i guess the durango and explorer are like full size suv i think
+Kyle Justin the explorer is midsize. Expedition is full size
+Megan Toms i agree the expedition is ford's full size entry but i also agree with + Bill Dingo we aren't seeing any american entries
Megan Toms oh yes, but the durango is classified as full size suv but still compared to these suvs i guess this video is biased and im sure if they put the durango on this comparison it will blow its doors. best looking, best infotainment system, more space i believe,great towing capacity and also has a v8 fire power. the new explorer will do great
Kyle Justin I agree with you 100% the Durango is a full size but if it was midsize it would be one of the best if not the best in the category and the brand new Explorer would probably do awesome as well
Nissan 1sth
They all look like minivans 😳
I'm looking for a non luxury, excellent manufactured vehicle that performs, be used as a camper and lasts. All the computerized electrical Gizmo's break, needs a tech to fix and added expense. PEOPLE cannot afford maintenance
Out of this group a '16 Pilot EX-L is your best bet. Avoid that POS 9 speed.
Be aware Pathfinders are NOT RELIABLE. Ugly front clip but you will like the interior. A lease makes sense but don't buy one.
Seems like the Highlander is the best bet... and that's based on looks alone.
+Khemistry 3rd row headroom sucks. You sit on the seats, not in them. It does look good inside and out. Dump Entune and offer Apple CarPlay & Android Auto. The engine could use Cylinder Deactivation to bump up those MPG numbers.
Now a Pilot with a 9 speed would be one of the worst choices.
Have you ever owned a Pathfinder? I have a 2003 LE model and there hasn't been a single problem since. My friend had a 2006 Honda Pilot and it clunked out on him in 2013. Pathfinder's are very capable and reliable vehicles and I believe that they're more durable than Highlander's of Pilot's.
+ssjMaximum22Goku The current Pathfinder with it's CVT issues is nothing like a 2003. I leased a 2012 Pilot, the only issues were a squeaky 2nd row, USB port wasn't connected in the center console and a TPMS warning which was due to excess moisture in the tire so I just filled it with nitrogen.
So, basically, the Japanese offerings are most enticing. Nothing new. Good review though. Thanks
cars are so fucking cheap in USA. KIA Sorento starts at 26 000 bucks. Here in Finalnd base model is 42 990 euros. Almost double. SAD!!!! But anyway. great videos, keep going
Not an entirely honest comparison and lack of other SUVs:
1) The Highlander is very outdated just like the Pathfinder.
2) Not to mention, Highlander has worse 3rd row seating than Sorento.
3) Pilot, Santa Fe XL, and Sorento received great results since their refresh.
This was a misleading comparison and I can't help but question KBB's motives on this one. Very different than their usual reliable videos.
I'm unsullied.
Non american cars are little cheaper than American-European cars. Afterall u got pay alot down the road.Keep in mind .Because u dont own anything. It can easily tow away by City official. Lol
Honda Pilot wins.
No Gl okay bye